Midtown

12 photos · 2020–2023

12 photographs tagged Midtown, 2020–2023.

National Guard vehicles and a fire truck in Midtown Minneapolis with Midtown Exchange behind smoke at sunrise. — Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles are positioned in Midtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, with the Midtown Exchange building rising through smoke at sunrise in the background. The large brick structure, topped by the “MIDTOWN EXCHANGE” sign, was originally built as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex. The deployment came after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as firefighters responded to active fires and the National Guard supported local authorities.

Smoke over Midtown Exchange on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as National Guard vehicles patrol at sunrise. — Smoke rises around the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as sunrise lights East Lake Street on May 30, 2020. Minnesota National Guard troops and Minneapolis Fire Department personnel are visible near the Lake Street commercial corridor after overnight fires and unrest following protests over the killing of George Floyd. The Midtown Exchange, originally built in 1928 as a Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-order and retail complex, had been redeveloped as a mixed-use building before the disturbances.

Minnesota National Guard vehicle near Midtown Exchange in Minneapolis as firefighters work amid smoke. — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle stands on a street near the Midtown Exchange in south Minneapolis as Minneapolis firefighters work amid smoke at daybreak on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when fires and heavy emergency response affected commercial corridors across the city. The Midtown Exchange, a large mixed-use redevelopment of the historic Sears, Roebuck and Company building, is visible in the area behind the response.

Illuminated green neon Midtown Exchange sign atop a brick building at night in Minneapolis. — Midtown Exchange is a historic building in the Midtown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Originally constructed as a Sears warehouse, the structure has been redeveloped as a mixed-use facility housing retail, office, and residential spaces. The building's illuminated neon sign has become a recognizable landmark in the area.

Midtown Sheraton from the Midtown Greenway — The Allina Commons building, formerly the Midtown Sheraton Hotel, stands in South Minneapolis. The structure, originally built as a hotel, has been repurposed and is now part of the Allina Health system. Adjacent to the building is the Midtown Greenway, a popular urban trail developed on a former railroad corridor. The Greenway provides a vital link for cyclists and pedestrians through the city, connecting various neighborhoods and parks.

Cyclist on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis below a pedestrian bridge and apartment buildings. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis is a 5.5-mile-long trail developed on a former railroad corridor, providing a vital artery for cyclists and pedestrians through the city. Adjacent apartment buildings, constructed in recent years, demonstrate the integration of modern residential development with the trail's active use. A pedestrian bridge spans the greenway, connecting neighborhoods and enhancing access to this popular urban path.

A security guard walks past colorful murals on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A security guard stands watch on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, a thoroughfare known for its vibrant cultural landscape and community engagement.

The Midtown Greenway Bridge in Minneapolis, a stone arch structure, carries traffic over a waterway surrounded by autumn foliage. — The Midtown Greenway Bridge, a stone arch structure in Minneapolis, carries vehicular traffic over a waterway. Autumn foliage surrounds the bridge and lines the banks of the waterway. This bridge is part of the Midtown Greenway, a 5.7-mile paved multi-use trail in Minneapolis that runs through the heart of the city. The trail follows a former railroad corridor and is a vital piece of the Twin Cities' active transportation network, popular for biking and walking. Keywords: Autumn, Biking, Colors, Fall, Midtown, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Twin Cities

A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during autumn. The path is lined with trees displaying fall foliage and fallen leaves cover the ground. — A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during autumn. A sign visible on the path reads "ADOPT-A-GREENWAY." The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile multi-use trail constructed on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. It serves as a key transportation and recreation route for the Twin Cities, maintained by the city and supported by community volunteer programs like Adopt-a-Greenway.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN, features a canal with trees displaying autumn colors and an arched stone bridge in the background. — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features a paved trail alongside a canal, bordered by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October 2023. An arched stone bridge spans the canal in the background, reflecting the fall colors on the water's surface.

A lone bicyclist rides on the leaf-covered Midtown Greenway path in Minneapolis during autumn. — A lone bicyclist travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during late October 2023. The paved path is covered in fallen autumn leaves, with vibrant red and yellow foliage lining the route. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long parkway built on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes.

Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis at night, with a lit trail under an overpass beside apartments. — The Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis is a multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2001, it connects the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. The trail serves as a vital transportation and recreation artery, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel through the city separated from vehicular traffic.

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